How severe is CVE-2004-0684?

CVE-2004-0684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0684?

CVE-2004-0684 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Caching Proxy Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0684?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0684 published?

CVE-2004-0684 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0684

CVE-2004-0684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Caching Proxy Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Caching Proxy Server
Published: 2004-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebSphere Edge Component Caching Proxy in WebSphere Edge Server 5.02, with the JunctionRewrite directive enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTTP GET request without any parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0684?: WebSphere Edge Component Caching Proxy in WebSphere Edge Server 5.02, with the JunctionRewrite directive enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTTP GET request without any parameters.
How severe is CVE-2004-0684?: CVE-2004-0684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0684?: CVE-2004-0684 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Caching Proxy Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0684 published?: CVE-2004-0684 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_caching_proxy_server:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_edge_server_caching_proxy:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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